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Welcome to the world of Jess Indeedy! Fun, food, and fashion!Sun, 25 Jan 2015 21:35:08 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1What Should You Wear to Work Today?http://jessindeedy.indeedyinc.com/2014/11/18/what-should-you-wear-to-work-today/
http://jessindeedy.indeedyinc.com/2014/11/18/what-should-you-wear-to-work-today/#commentsTue, 18 Nov 2014 14:43:10 +0000http://jessindeedy.indeedyinc.com/?p=2488Nothing like some 90s Versace to bring out your inner supermodel.

Nothing like some 90s Versace to bring out your inner supermodel. I love all the gold accessories mixed with the bright colour clashes, atop simple black trousers. But those eyebrows are way too skinny.

]]>http://jessindeedy.indeedyinc.com/2014/07/01/working-lunch-kale-salade-mixte/feed/0Company Magazine Style Blogger Awards 2014http://jessindeedy.indeedyinc.com/2014/07/01/company-magazine-style-blogger-awards/
http://jessindeedy.indeedyinc.com/2014/07/01/company-magazine-style-blogger-awards/#commentsTue, 01 Jul 2014 12:11:15 +0000http://jessindeedy.indeedyinc.com/?p=2462The Indeedy Inc. crew were invited to the Company Magazine Style Blogger Awards 2014 at Oval Space in East London, it was a great night filled with fresh fashion, champagne, cocktails and artisan sausages by Heck. Congratulations to all of the winners and nominees! Well done to Company for selecting some really cool award categories, and […]

The Indeedy Inc. crew were invited to the Company Magazine Style Blogger Awards 2014 at Oval Space in East London, it was a great night filled with fresh fashion, champagne, cocktails and artisan sausages by Heck.

Congratulations to all of the winners and nominees! Well done to Company for selecting some really cool award categories, and for teaming up with supercool brand MissGuided for the event.

We had a lot of fun, and brought the after-party to Shoreditch House to continue in the revelry of fabulousness.

Also thanks to Company for putting me on your best-dressed list! I knew those sequin hot pants were the right thing to do!

Latitude Festival, July 17-20 : On the Friday night headlining the In The Woods Stage with Indeedy Musical BingoSecret Garden Party, July 24-27 : 11:45pm at the superb Village Hall with Indeedy Musical BingoStandon Calling, August 1-3 : Saturday at 4pm in The Pub with Indeedy Musical Bingo, and on the Sunday at 1pm in The Shed with Lunchtime DiscoWilderness, August 7-10 : 9:45pm on Thursday, and 7:45pm on Saturday at wonderful The Village Hall

I’m writing this post because my friends are always asking me for a copy of my packing list for festivals, as they know me to be very thorough (and I’m a list-making expert of course).

So behold, I share my festival packing list with you so that you don’t forget anything this year, and to help you have the maximum fun!

]]>I am so pleased to announce that I’m appearing in a Levi’s campaign as part of a collaboration with fashion photographer extraordinaire Holly McGlynn!

Holly was commissioned by this legendary brand to photograph ten fashionistas in their Revel jeans, and I’m delighted that she invited me to be a part of the project. These photos were launched at London Fashion Weekend in the fantastic Levi’s Revel Room and are about to be shared across the world via Levi’s very soon! Here’s a sneak peek:

I chose to go bold and colourful as it was a grey and rainy London day. We had a great time skipping through the streets of Shoreditch for this shoot, and then celebrated with a luxurious ladies’ lunch at Shoreditch House.

Revel is the latest revolution in jeans technology by Levi’s, they are expertly designed to highlight your best features. The secret weapon is this genius ‘Liquid Shaping Technology’ which they’ve spent years developing, it’s fused into the denim in strategic places to lift, tuck in, and shape. I LOVE when science and fashion come together.

Thanks to their Curve ID approach, they’ve got the perfect jeans for every type of body: if you’re straight up and down like Gwynnie you’d go for Slight Curve, if you’ve got a bit of boom-boom you’d go for Demi Curve, and if you’re lucky enough to have a bodacious J-Lawr or Beyonce body, you’d go for Bold Curve. Bye-bye blue jean blues!

These jeans are soft and comfortable in a sturdy way – I didn’t think that was possible. I call this jacket my ‘realtor blazer’.

See the other nine models’ styling approaches to Levi’s Revel on Holly McGlynn’s website, they are all so gorgeous!

]]>Here’s a guide to my favourite places in and around Newington Green, in case you’re ever in this neck of the woods! Once known as a neighbourhood for dissenting intellectuals, nowadays you could safely switch ‘dissenting’ for ‘discerning’.

Photo courtesy of the fantastic LoveRichCashPoor.

1. Newington Green Fruit & Veg
This shop offers high-quality, perfectly ripe, beautiful fruit and veg and is enough reason alone to move to this area. I’m in here every day and believe it is partly responsible for my good health and happiness. I know people that travel quite a way to come here for their weekly fruit and veg shop.109 Newington Green Rd, London N1 4QY

2. Belle Epoque Patisserie
Do not mess with the French and their pastry. This place nails it. I can’t believe there is a place that offers haute-patisserie footsteps from my home. They also make a mean croque-monsieur that brings nostalgic tears to my eyes as I think of my semester in Paris during university. The nice lady in this cafe recently told me that she’d make me profiteroles if I ordered them in advance (Squeal! Treadmill.).37 Newington Green, London, UK N16 9PR

3. Gallo Nero Italian Delicatessen
An amazing selection of cured meats, cheeses, antipasti, and everything you’d expect in a (gourmet’s) Italian pantry. I highly recommend the green olives with lemon and garlic. I always stop here when I’m having lunch guests or a picnic with DJ Helix. Oh and it’s run by real, live Italian people which just makes me instantly hungry.45 Newington Green Rd, London N1 4QT

4. Shine On The Green
This salon/spa/holistic health centre is my worst-kept secret. I send all my friends here for massages, facials, haircuts, holistic treatments. Helix and I make simultaneous hair appointments here and sit side by side as Paola and Sandro work their magic. It’s a beautiful space, light and airy and they use all Aveda products. I feel relaxed just typing about it!20 Newington Green, London N16 9PU

5. The Hops & Glory
Technically not Newington Green, but this nearby pub features an exhaustive offering of ales suited to people like me that talk about beer like it’s wine. There is a generous choice of draught options, and I find this place excellent for meeting friends or having funtrepreneur business meetings.382 Essex Rd, London N1 3PF

6. 01 Adana Turkish Restaurant
The quality of the food here is incredible. You can bring your family for a long lunch, you can stop here after a night out for a healthy kebab, you can even order off their menu and have it delivered until 3am. This restaurant was opened by one of the original Turkish restaurateurs in London, Kenan Gumus. They have been known to substitute pitta bread for rice for me when I order their tavuk yogurtlu on gluten-free days. Heaven.25-27 Green Lanes N16 9BS

7. The Canonbury Pub
This is my local crowd-pleaser pub. I can take anyone here, from in-laws to dear friends to event clients. Their Sunday Roast is always reliably delicious, their quiz is wacky and hilarious, and they’re cool with Marlowe our cocker spaniel.21 Canonbury Place, Highbury, London, N1 2NS

8. The Basketball Courts at St. Paul’s Shrubbery
I’m tall, I’m American = I play basketball. When I discovered this FULL basketball court less than a minute from my house I ran home to get my basketball and started shooting hoops immediately. Swish!

9. The Smokehouse
A kabillion ales on tap. A gorgeous gourmet meaty menu. Marlowe was once Dog Of The Day here. The service is impeccable. I bring old friends here, I while away the afternoon ordering whatever I want, Marlowe gets lots of cuddles and attention from fellow customers. I wish I had the time to go here more often.63-69 Canonbury Rd, London N1 2DG

10. The Peanut Vendor
This adorable vintage furniture shop boasts mid-century pieces that make one constantly think ‘I need that’. I’ve not bought anything in here yet but I do visit often and see some very interesting stuff. It’s only a matter of time really. Check out their website for what they’ve got in at the moment and prepare to have the e-version of ‘I need that’.133 Newington Green Road Islington N1 4RA

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Did I forget anything? I’d love to hear about your favourite parts of this fun neighbourhood – please comment below!

If you’re in London and struggling with New Year’s resolutions (either coming up with them, or keeping them!) please come to my I Love Lists workshop at Drink, Shop & Do on Tuesday, January 28th where we’ll be doing some attainable goal-setting.

]]>http://jessindeedy.indeedyinc.com/2013/12/31/happy-new-year/feed/0Week 3: My Birthday Monthhttp://jessindeedy.indeedyinc.com/2013/09/20/week-3-my-birthday-month/
http://jessindeedy.indeedyinc.com/2013/09/20/week-3-my-birthday-month/#commentsFri, 20 Sep 2013 13:14:16 +0000http://jessindeedy.com/?p=1667Ah, I’ve completed Week 3 of the My Birthday Month Challenge, and if you include last Friday, it was the best week of the challenge so far. Here are the highlights: PARTY TIME Last Friday I had a ‘colourful’ themed birthday party at the wonderful Simmons Bar in Kings Cross, London. I was joined by […]

]]>Ah, I’ve completed Week 3 of the My Birthday Month Challenge, and if you include last Friday, it was the best week of the challenge so far. Here are the highlights:

PARTY TIME
Last Friday I had a ‘colourful’ themed birthday party at the wonderful Simmons Bar in Kings Cross, London. I was joined by some of my favourite friends, old and new, and we celebrated into the wee hours. We had rainbow LED balloons, rainbow cake, and everyone dressed in amazing brights. Our friends, experimental food and events aficionados The Robin Collective, provided multi-coloured marshmallows flavoured with rose and absinthe. I was spoiled with presents and cocktails and it was such a fun party! Our very talented photographer friend Holly McGlynn was there and took some incredible photos, such as the one below:

DJ Helix and I. Best party ever.

AUTUMN = BAKING (of a new kind)
I made my first attempt at gluten- and dairy-free baking with my autumnal favourite, pumpkin bread. Gluten free baking comes out so differently from regular baking, the rise is less and moisture is a challenge. Nevertheless I believe my pumpkin breads came out very nicely, and as I write I am tucking into a warmed slice smothered with vegan butter.

Mix until a smooth dough forms, it’ll be more dough-y than batter-y as it’s GF. Pour into two tins and bake for 35-40 minutes (or until a toothpick comes out clean).

This will make 2 loaf tins of pumpkin bread, or 1 loaf tin and 6 pumpkin muffins. Keep in mind the dough won’t ‘rise’ much; what you see when you put them in the oven is what you get when you take them out, so if you want the top to be smooth, make it so!

The next time I make this recipe I think I’ll try making a cinnamon, Vitalite (our DF fave), and brown sugar crumble for the top to make it more decadent.

Here’s one of my gluten and dairy free pumpkin breads all wrapped up and ready to be given to a friend. I find these sorts of breads are always better on day 2 after the spices have come alive.

PUPPY LOVE
We’ve been investing a lot of time and effort into training our new puppy Marlowe to be as happy and relaxed as possible in his new home. This includes lots of cuddling, walks, and teaching him tricks, but the most effective thing we’ve done is to take him to dog training classes with Alpha Dog Training here in London. It’s so fun to see him interact with other dogs and new people, he’s doing really well and we’re so proud of him. He’s often the most energetic pup in the class but also the friendliest! We’ve met some pretty badly-behaved dogs at the class who weren’t socialised when they were puppies and they’re really frustrated and unhappy. I’m so glad we’re headed in the right direction for Marlowe to have the best possible lifetime with us. He’s getting more fun and more cute every day.

Marlowe, the dreamboat.

NOTES ON THE CHALLENGE
I must say that this Birthday Month Challenge malarkey is certainly making me feel more conscious and ‘present’ in my everyday life. I’ve been enjoying my work more than usual, actually I’m really having fun with it and I’m getting a lot more done.

In my last post I mentioned I was letting go of some self-conscious fears in the performance side of my job, and it’s incredible how much more I get out of it when I just let go. This could be just a growing-up epiphany or it could be directly related to the challenge, either way it’s awesome.

THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND
I’ve been making more time for my friends this month and it’s been wonderful to connect and re-connect with them. I recently read a great article about The Habits of Supremely Happy People (thanks Huff Post) and one of the habits is that they surround themselves with other happy people. I believe I do this (in fact when my friends aren’t happy I make it my personal goal to fix them, cheer them up, or help them and I’m sure it gets annoying) and right now my friend landscape is filled with happy, ambitious, thoughtful and creative people.

Us with one of our dearest friends, Dom.

HOMESICK
What I’m not mentioning here is my homesickness for Connecticut and New York here, autumn is the best time of year to be where I’m from because of the changing leaves, amazing local produce (apples, pumpkins, pears), and the crisp air paired with sunlight. Historically for me, ’tis the season to buy new boots and get excited about fall fashion, but here in London with its greyscale smoky palette, I find myself skipping ahead to my winter wardrobe. Most of all I am really missing my family, and sad that they’re missing the experience of the ultra-version of me this month because we would have so much fun together. (Note to self, buy some plane tickets STAT.) Skype video chat will surely be getting a workout this weekend!

This photo is for rizzle. IKR?

FROM ME TO YOUI will leave you with this recording of ‘Autumn Leaves’ sung by one of my heroes, Barbra Streisand on her LP ‘Je m’appelle Barbra’. Have a click:

Stay tuned for the My Birthday Month recap next week! Thanks for reading.

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http://jessindeedy.indeedyinc.com/2013/09/12/update-my-birthday-month/#commentsThu, 12 Sep 2013 15:41:58 +0000http://jessindeedy.com/?p=1649Hi Loves, Thought I’d give all my readers an update on the My Birthday Month Challenge! I’ve been living life to its absolute fullest, so I’ve been struggling to stop and blog about it! To remind you of my rules for this month’s challenge, I vowed to: increase the positivity in my life (bingo fans – […]

Thought I’d give all my readers an update on the My Birthday Month Challenge! I’ve been living life to its absolute fullest, so I’ve been struggling to stop and blog about it!

To remind you of my rules for this month’s challenge, I vowed to:

increase the positivity in my life (bingo fans – you’ve experienced this in ‘The Vortex Of Positivity”)

do things that scare me

build on the amazing love and friendships I have

to have as much fun as possible in everything I do

to be thankful for the great things in my life

do things I always say are important to me but never get around to

Here are some highlights of how My Birthday Month is shaping up, and I’ve put the respective challenge categories next to each:

I’ve gone even blonder, and I’ve wanted to be this blonde for over a decade but never had the guts to do it. I am implementing my LESS TALK MORE ACTION rule here. Another rule I swear by is DO WHATEVER YOU WANT. 2

I took the Indeedy Inc. team for a night out with dinner, drinks, and karaoke back at mine. I think we broke the fun meter. 1,3,4

My actual birthday was Sunday the 8th, I spent the day with my man and my dog, and I did not even touch my laptop, or check emails on my phone. I completely unplugged myself which felt GOOD. I’ll be doing that more often. Apologies if I take a while to get back to your email, it’s only because I am zen-ing myself out! 4,6

Helix and Marlowe, laden down with gifts and flowers for me! Swoon!

I’ve let go of some self-conscious fears that plague me sometimes when I’m on stage – this month I’ve just let go and I’m dancing like nobody’s watching and singing like nobody’s listening. 1,2,4,6

I’ll be celebrating my birthday with my closest friends tomorrow and I have a lot of surprises in store for them! 1,3,4

I put on bingo at Lucky Voice last night, and then crashed everyone’s karaoke rooms afterwards. (OK I always do this, but it has to be mentioned because it goes under the ‘having as much fun as possible category.) 4

Marlowe, perfectly cute and asleep.

I am completely in love with my new puppy, Marlowe. Our bond is growing every day and it’s hard to remember what life was like before this adorable furball was in our lives. My hubby DJ Helix and Marlowe are best buddies, and I love seeing my man and my dog having fun and playing together. Right now Marlowe’s asleep on the floor in the sunlight with his other best mate ‘Towel-y’. Life is good. 1,3,4

I’ve been contacting whatever brands I want to work and collaborate with – when I worked in advertising I did this on a daily basis but for some reason for my little company I’ve hesitated really going for it like I used to. No more hesitation! 2,6

Coming soon, the Indeedy Burger!

I am so thankful that I have such a supportive family and amazing friends that I just have to type it here. I have been practicing gratitude this month, but it really hit home yesterday when I saw a friend’s Facebook post about blue skies never being the same again since he looked up at the World Trade Center on September 11th. We have to be thankful for what we have because life is short. Refer to my DO WHATEVER YOU WANT rule. 1,3,5
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And I’m not even halfway through the month yet! I have to keep reminding myself of the My Birthday Month challenge I’ve set myself – am I conquering fears? Am I keeping things positive? Am I nurturing my friendships and relationships?

It’s getting easier as the days go by – can you imagine what my life would be like if I employed these goals all the time? And if I didn’t have to work at it? I have been doing lots of research into dog training for Marlowe and the trick is to encourage the repetition of good behaviour, and to stop bad behaviour as soon as possible (from the first instance) before it becomes a habit (three times=habit, and then you have to ‘untrain’ it which is much harder than training). I can’t help but think we humans would benefit from applying that method to ourselves!

If any of my readers are also taking on the challenge, I’d love to hear how it’s going!